Most indispensable player on every NFL team

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The running back broke his wrist in the opener and look what happened to the Cardinals. Their offense was built around the back who led the NFL in touchdowns (20) and yards from scrimmage (2,118) to start the season.

The defensive end is putting together another All-Pro caliber season despite sitting out training camp and preseason in a contract dispute. Donald constantly clears space for teammates by drawing double-teams, but still gets loose for his own pressures, sacks and tackles for loss as the Rams' most disruptive player on team.